Gymea Miranda Bowling & Sports Club

What Gymea Miranda Bowling & Sports Club does

Gymea Miranda Bowling and Sports Club Ltd is a community registered club operating under NSW legislation at 691-699 Kingsway Gymea in the Sutherland Shire, NSW, Australia. Established for over 60 years, the club anchors its offering on three championship lawn bowling greens and a full-service bistro (The Gymea Grill) open seven days, complemented by four flexible function spaces (Lily Lounge, Ends & Hops Bar, Meeting Rooms, Bennelong Terrace) accommodating 20-150 guests, gaming services (TAB, Keno, raffles), and attached sub-clubs (Golf Club, Fishing Club). The club serves five primary customer segments: competitive bowling members (men's and women's pennant programs), social/dining members, barefoot bowls group customers (birthdays, corporate events, hens/bucks parties), function/event customers, and members of the Golf and Fishing sub-clubs.

Revenue is diversified across multiple streams: dining and bar sales (reportedly the major day-to-day revenue driver), recurring membership fees ($10 social, $105 full bowling, $27 sports club), barefoot bowls bookings ($12 per person, $180 minimum), function room hire with catering, and gaming/raffle transaction revenue. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through a single physical venue, with marketing via the club website, Facebook, Instagram, newsletter, and event-based promotions. The business is member-governed by a board including CEO Jason Fullerton, Chairperson Kevin Jeffree, and several directors, with no external shareholders or private equity involvement.

The underlying technology stack is traditional hospitality infrastructure: wood-fired pizza ovens, big screens for live sports broadcasting (NRL, NFL, FIFA World Cup via Fox Sport), state-of-the-art AV systems in function spaces, and standard website/social media channels. No proprietary technology, mobile app, API, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. The club's competitive positioning rests on community tenure, multi-vertical venue engagement, and Sutherland Shire local identity rather than technology differentiation.

Name

Gymea Miranda Bowling & Sports Club

Legal name

Gymea Miranda Bowling and Sports Club Ltd

Website

https://gymeabowls.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gymea Miranda Bowling & Sports Club is a 60+ year old community registered club in Sutherland Shire, NSW, offering championship lawn bowls, a seven-day bistro, function rooms, barefoot bowls, golf and fishing sub-clubs, and gaming to local residents and event customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports and Social Club Hospitality

NAICS

Bowling Centers (71395), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Neighborhood & Sports Bars (THAFAEAA)

Keywords

• Bowling club services
• Community club hospitality
• Lawn bowls facilities
• Club dining bistro
• Function room hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Gymea

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dining Revenue: The Gymea Grill bistro open seven days serving wood-fired pizzas, steaks, schnitzels, seafood, pasta, burgers, and kids meals. Major revenue driver attracting guests daily.
2. Bar Sales: Full bar service including tap beers, wines, spirits, and cocktails. Happy Hour specials and promotional drinks campaigns drive sales.
3. Membership Fees: Social memberships from $10, bowling memberships at $105, sports club memberships at $27 per club. Recurring annual membership revenue.
4. Barefoot Bowls Bookings: Casual barefoot bowls experiences booked for groups - $12 per person or $180 minimum. Popular for birthdays, hens/bucks parties, corporate events, and Christmas parties.
5. Function Room Hire: Four flexible function spaces accommodating 20-150 guests for cocktail events, engagements, corporate meetings, celebrations of life. Full catering and AV equipment included.
6. Gaming and Raffles: TAB, Keno, and weekly raffles including meat trays, hams, and promotional prizes. Regular member draws and promotional giveaways.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gymea Miranda Bowling & Sports Club operates a community bowling and hospitality venue offering championship lawn bowls, casual barefoot bowls experiences, a seven-day bistro (The Gymea Grill), four function rooms for private events, on-site TAB and Keno gaming, and weekly entertainment including trivia, karaoke, and live sports screenings. Membership tiers (social, bowling, golf, fishing) provide recurring revenue and access to member pricing and exclusive events.

Product overview

Gymea Miranda Bowling and Sports Club is a community bowling club offering a unified hospitality and sports experience. The core offerings center on three championship lawn bowling greens, the Gymea Grill bistro (open seven days), and flexible function spaces for events. The club's product portfolio includes barefoot bowls (casual social bowling), competitive men's and women's lawn bowls programs, golf and fishing sub-clubs, and TAB/Keno betting services. Membership programs provide access to dining specials, member pricing, and priority event access. The club screens live NRL matches and hosts weekly entertainment including trivia and karaoke.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Gymea Grill Seven-day bistro restaurant serving wood-fired pizzas, grilled steaks, schnitzels, chicken parmigiana, fresh seafood, pasta, burgers, and kids' meals. Open to members and guests for lunch and dinner with weekly specials.
• Lawn Bowls Championship lawn bowls program played on three immaculate greens, with active men's and women's competition programs, pennant play, and a welcoming club culture for players of all skill levels.
• Barefoot Bowls Casual two-hour lawn bowling experience on the championship greens with tuition included. Booked for birthdays, hens and bucks parties, corporate events, Christmas parties, and casual social gatherings.
• Functions & Private Events Four flexible function spaces for celebrations, birthdays, engagements, corporate meetings, celebrations of life, and private events, with full catering options and state-of-the-art AV equipment.
• Golf Club (Sub-Club) Social golf club operating within the bowling club, offering organised golf outings, social events, and competition play for members.
• Fishing Club (Sub-Club) Social fishing club with in-house fishing competitions and monthly charter trips for members, requiring social membership plus sports club membership.
• Club Memberships Annual club memberships including Social Membership ($10), 3-Year Membership ($25), Full Men's/Women's Bowling Membership ($105), and Sports Club Memberships for Golf and Fishing ($27 per club), providing member pricing, weekly specials, and exclusive promotions.
• TAB & Keno Gaming On-site TAB and Keno betting services for members and guests, including weekly raffles for meat trays, hams, and promotional prizes.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• TABminorOthersTotalisator Agency Board betting service available at the club, providing racing and sports betting for members and guests.
• KenominorOthersKeno gaming service available at the club for members and guests to participate in lottery-style gaming.
• Fox SportminorOthersSports broadcasting partnership showing live sports content including NRL, NFL, and other sporting events on venue screens.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Como Bowling Club: Bowling club in the Sutherland Shire (Como) with bowling greens, dining, functions, and gaming. Comparable scale and recreational/community positioning.
• Cronulla Bowling & Recreation Club: Bowling and recreation club in the same Sutherland Shire operating greens, dining, bar, gaming, and functions. Directly comparable in product mix and target customer base.
• Caringbah Bowling Club: Bowling club in the same Shire with competitive bowling, social bowls, dining, and functions. Same product set and similar member-driven community model.
• Heathcote Bowling and Recreation Club: Bowling and recreation club in the Sutherland Shire offering lawn bowls, dining, bar, and club functions. Direct peer in both core sport and venue business.
• Engadine Bowling and Recreation Club: Bowling and recreation club in the Sutherland Shire offering greens, dining, bar, and functions. Direct competitor for bowls members and casual event customers.
• Miranda RSL Club: A nearby community club in Miranda (Sutherland Shire) offering dining, bar, gaming, entertainment, and functions. It is the closest community-club competitor and benchmark for the same member demographics.

Broad incumbents

• Mounties: Large multi-venue community club group in Sydney with dining, gaming, entertainment, and recreation. Broader portfolio than Gymea Bowls but overlaps heavily on the community-club business model.
• Revesby Workers Club: Major Sydney community club with dining, bar, gaming, entertainment, and events. Compares as a scaled version of the community-club operating model, although in a different suburb.

Regional players

• Sutherland District Trade Union Club (Tradies Sutherland): Community club in the Sutherland Shire with dining, bar, gaming, and events. Competes for the same middle-Sydney community patronage and event bookings.
• Tradies Gymea: Community club in the Gymea/Sutherland Shire area offering dining, bar, gaming, and functions. Overlaps with Gymea Bowls' broader club offering, though more focused on hospitality than bowls.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GymeaBowls
• Instagraminstagram.com/Gymea.BowlingClub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gymea-miranda-bowling-&-sports-club

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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